AllegraSinclair

I know you want to take control of your career and remove fear. With all the rapid changes in the workplace it's natural to experience some fear. Will the company stay profitable? Will you be able to continue to progress and move up the organization? Are you going to be replaced by a robot? We delve into these questions and more in today's episode of the podcast. Many of my coaching clients are accomplished, mid-career women who: * Are worried that the changing workplace seems to be leaving them behind * Want to turn their career upside down and do something different but they aren't sure what they want to do Today's guest, Nicolle Merrill has a delicious blend of skills that helps both groups. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: * How to take control of your career * How the world of work is changing and why * The changing world of work does not mean you have no value * Whether robots are taking all our jobs * Why we shame people for not moving up the corporate ladder * How we're missing opportunities to up-skill * The skills we should focus on to remain relevant in the workplace * How you build influence in your workplace Get the show notes and resources at https://allegrasinclair.com/061

Chelsey Brooke stops by the podcast to tell us about the hidden power of introverts. Introverts are often misunderstood and mis-labeled by people who don't understand the personality type. People think introverted women are boring or stuck-up because of the way they show up in the world. Those people couldn't be more wrong! Powerful introverts are fabulous and this episode outlines how we can shine in the workplace and increase our confidence. Chelsey is so passionate about introverts because she is one! So her interest in increasing confidence as an introvert came out of her own difficulties. Introverts often feel awkward and out of place in social situations and have anxiety about small talk or being in large groups. And the advice to "get out of your shell, speak up and stop thinking so much" isn''t helpful and doesn’t work. In This Episode We Discussed: * The strengths of being exactly who you are. Some people can go their whole lives without figuring that out. * What's wrong with the dictionary definition of an introvert? * The hurtful labels that people use to describe introverts. * Was there an event that helped Chelsey figure out she was different and unique? * The ingredients in a confidence milk shake. * How to use introversion as an advantage not a weakness. * How to be a powerful introvert Show notes can be found at https://allegrasinclair.com/070

So many people are suffering right now. Between the global health pandemic and the scourge that is rampant racism here in America, people are suffering. And more than that, they are angry that the world changed without their permission and they are struggling to name what is going on with them. We are most in trouble when we’re struggling with what used to be—and our desire to have things as they were before. That is gone. In This Episode We Discussed: * The different ways that people are grieving right now, it's not just loss of a loved one. * With the global pandemic, what other emotions are wearing us down in addition to grief? * What can we do now to deal with grief about the current state of things? * The main thing we do that saps our power and keeps us stuck. * How and why Black people are operating at less than their full energy. * How racial trauma shows up in our bodies and what to do about it. * How to improve the results you get from meditation. * How you build influence in your workplace * How to tell if you are managing your racial trauma well or need to seek additional support. Get the show notes and additional resources at: https://allegrasinclair.com/trauma

If you harness the power of saying no you can avoid the problem of over-committing. That's when you make a commitment. Then you make another. Before you know it, you're making yet another commitment. It’s a never-ending cycle. You overcommit to your job, your friends, colleagues, social causes, family, etc. These commitments add hundreds of hours and stress to your already over-scheduled life. One of the most important things to remember is that time is finite. No matter how hard you try, you'll never have enough time to do everything. However, once you truly accept that you can't do it all, you can begin to prioritize your time. Doing this gives more opportunities to do the things that you really want to do, rather than the things that you feel you should do. Spending quality time with family and friends, achieving goals to improve your future, and just having time to yourself are prime examples. In this episode I look at: * The benefits of saying no * How saying no helps you be more successful * Why women don't say no * How saying no is easier when you're confident * How to determine when you should say no * How to say at work Ways to say no everywhere Saying no won't be easy at first. For some people, it may never be simple, but you have your own health and well-being to consider. The people who care about you will more than likely understand. When dealing with acquaintances, if they don't understand, it's probably better to limit your time with them, if possible. Remember, saying no does not make you a bad or selfish person. On the contrary, it generally makes you healthier and happier. More importantly, saying no doesn't mean you can't help those who you really want to help. After all, everyone needs help at one time or another. In the words of Tim Ferriss, "What you don't do determines what you can do." It's totally up to you! Show notes are available at https://allegrasinclair.com/071